System/Policy
Public Media for All analysis highlights persistent gaps in pubmedia diversity
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Comparing recently released CPB data to U.S. Census demographics shows that public media is only keeping pace with or lagging behind national trends.
CPB funds COVID-19 PSAs focused on Black and Native communities
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The grants went to Native Public Media and to stations licensed to HBCUs.
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System/Policy
What’s up with salaries in public media?
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We’re trying to find out with our first-ever salary survey — and we need your help.
System/Policy
How Susan, Linda, Nina and Cokie became NPR’s ‘Founding Mothers’
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In an excerpt from her new book, author Lisa Napoli examines the collective power of female journalists who helped make NPR what it is today.
System/Policy
College trustees ask for ‘serious plan’ for KVCR’s future
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The board of San Bernardino’s community colleges tabled a proposal that could have reduced PBS and NPR programming on the station.
System/Policy
What’s the story behind the Public Radio wine?
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The California winemaker who created the red blend says the name reflects a “retro Americana” theme and tells a story about his family.
System/Policy
By expanding newsrooms, Report for America is giving stations an edge in fundraising
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“Being able to talk to our donors, whether they’re major donors, grantors or members, about RFA … is a very compelling story.”
Programs/Content
‘Eyes on the Prize’ producer Henry Hampton reflects on how to serve ‘a nation immersed in turmoil’
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“We must help rebuild … the faith that most Americans have always had in their future and their ability to share in the American dream,” the filmmaker said in a 1992 keynote at the PBS Annual Meeting.
Development
OPB receives $2 million boost to capital campaign
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CEO Steve Bass reflects on a year of fundraising during the pandemic, public media in Oregon and more.
People
Comings and goings: David Field named VP for PBS, Tony Marcano promoted to managing editor for KPCC/LAist …
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Field has worked for PBS since 2000.
People
PMJA Executive Director Terry Gildea will join WUNC
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Gildea, who has led the organization since 2018, will be PD for the North Carolina station.